It started early
Mist and fog hang in the air every one glued to the como net
Listening to sit reps as frenetic squawking
comes from inadequate Pric-25's
D Company is getting hit ... and hard
Horseshoe ambush, perfectly executed

At first, feeling helpless
And then over to help unload ammo for the artillery
That's trying to blast a way out for them
Finally, the fog lifts
Scramble to already cranking choppers - Cavalry on the way

Then you're there
Incredible scene
Can't stop
Get up a perimeter and start the hard work
Medics working beyond capacity
Those that know help
Triage
Sucking chest wounds
Lacerated stomachs
Lost appendages
Shredded by shrapnel
Punctured by bullets
Shrieking
Crying
Moaning "mom?"
L - Z established
medevacs in
Hustle, hurry
Stretchers, shelter-half litters
Racing Father Time, "Dr. Death"

Back to the "scene"
Unzippered black body bags
Put parts B and C in bag A
Methodical
Tear streaked faces
Lump in throat
Pain in heart
No talk
"Pull out, Mount up"
Higher now, lighter load
Sun setting
Did we leave any anybody or any ...